Sidecase Protection

toecutter said:

That would probably look better than those scratches on mine. I wonder how it would look on the lower fairings.

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TriggerT said:

Thanks for the Pics Mike! While putting the liner on the bags the way you have shown wouldn't cover the scratches I have on my sidecase from dropping the bike a few weeks ago, I will probably do something like that in the future. The areas you have covered are already showing nicks and scratches on my bike, from riding and lack of getting my foot high enough while getting on and off of the bike.

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Warpdrv said:

do you recall what product you used to do that with...?

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madmike2 said:

Several have emailed or messaged me about my little "trick". As promised, I took some pictures during the Hwy 36 ride and after I got home.

Its easy enough to do with some masking tape, some different "round" objects to use as templates for the arcs and a little patience. I hope this satisfies anyone who wants to do the same.

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Madmike2,

Thanks a lot for a great idea. I also used Duplicolor, but I used a different scheme. Hard part was sanding up to the tape. I wish I had used the natrual line in the bags as a dividing line. Would have been a lot easier getting both side exactly the same. It's ideals like yours that make this forum more than worthwhile.

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OrangevaleFJR said:

Mike,
Did you sand yours before spraying, or does the truck bed liner adhere to the paint as is?

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VicaDon said:

OrangevaleFJR said:

Mike,

Did you sand yours before spraying, or does the truck bed liner adhere to the paint as is?

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You must sand the area first. You must, this is critical, sand all the area up to the masking tape. Any area there that you do not sand will flake/peel off. The instructions on the can, if you use Duplicolor will help. I used #320 sandpaper. It is best to use 3M auto masking tape because you need a very percise line and it makes curves easily. I also only sprayed two coats, the deeper the black paint the more of a ridge it will make. I believe that two coats will be enough protection. Time will tell. Good luck.

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